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Big Fish Little Fish, which has won an audience choice Best Family Event award for the past three years at the Art Council’s National Family Arts Festival, tours its events countrywide and the rave proves an all-round hit.

It was set up by a London mother after discovering her own children enjoyed music festivals far more than baby groups. And her idea took off.

The company’s North East manager Ruth Lee, who enjoys the raves with her own toddler, is delighted to be bringing the event to Durham.

She said the whole region loves dance music.

The family rave in Durham will offer something for all ages on Father's Day (Image: PR)

“It’s no surprise how popular Big Fish Little Fish has become,” she said. “We are known all around the world for our nightlife in the region.”

She added: “I’m hoping to see lots of rave mams and dads letting their hair down and throwing some shapes with their little ones on the dance floor to help revive some of their own younger experiences.”

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A highlight of the upcoming rave will be a giant parachute dance while attractions for children will include a “safe space” with a ball pool and soft mats for babies and a play area with tents and tunnels for older children, as well as a craft area with a colouring mural and a playdough table.

Tickets for the rave - which takes place at the Students' Union in Durham's New Elvet - cost £8 for adults and £6 for children while entry is free for pre-walkers.